Expert Stone Repair • Las Vegas, NV
Fountain and Water Feature Repair in Las Vegas
If your fountain looks dull, crusted with white scale, or stained with rust, the stone underneath is often still fine. Expert Stone Repair has restored natural stone across the Las Vegas Valley since 2010, and we handle the stone and masonry side of fountains and water features. We are IICRC certified and licensed with the Nevada Contractors Board, so send a photo for a free assessment and we will tell you honestly what it needs.
What Our Customers Say
Regis Jackson
3 days ago
"Great company! Came out initially to provide a quote for 4 kitchen countertops, 5 bathroom countertops, and 2 laundry countertops. We were thinking of replacing all the countertops, however we were looking at 50K to 60K and weeks in disarray during construction. Expert Stone Repair made all of them look like new. My wife and I are extremely happy with the work that was done as well as the finishes. Highly recommended."
Gib Dawson
5 weeks ago
"Robert and Josh are knowledgeable, reliable, and fixed the problem I had with our quartz countertop. Thank you, gentlemen!"
Brian Rose
5 weeks ago
"Robert will not only restore your counters and surfaces he will also teach you how to care for them so well that his services will no longer be needed. If you need help but also want someone to teach you how to maintain your property he's the best contractor around."
What We Repair
What We Repair on Fountains and Water Features
We repair the stone and masonry parts of outdoor fountains and water features: stacked stone, flagstone, travertine, limestone, and cast stone finishes. That includes removing hard water scale and mineral buildup, repointing failed mortar joints, patching cracked or chipped stone, and applying a penetrating sealer to slow future damage. Decorative statues and garden sculptures on or beside a water feature are part of this same service.
We do not install new fountains. If yours is weathered, stained, or coming apart at the joints, that is the part we focus on.
Signs to Watch For
Signs Your Fountain or Water Feature Needs Stone Repair
Not every stain or rough patch means the same thing. A photo helps us narrow it down before you try to treat it yourself. Here is what we commonly see:
- White, crusty buildup along the basin edge or spillway (hard water scale)
- Rust-colored staining on stone or grout
- Crumbling, cracked, or missing mortar joints between stacked stone or flagstone caps
- Stone that looks dull or dirty even after a previous sealing
- A statue or decorative piece on the feature that is faded, chipped, or losing its finish
Service Boundaries
What We Don't Do (Fountain Plumbing, Pumps, and Electrical)
Fountains have a mechanical side and a stone side. We only handle the stone and masonry side.
- Pump repair or replacement
- Plumbing and leak location in the water circuit
- Electrical and lighting components
- Water chemistry or algae treatment
Need both stone repair and mechanical work? We recommend pairing us with a pool or fountain equipment company for that side of the job.
Our Process
How We Restore Fountain and Water Feature Stone
Every fountain is different. But once we know what we're dealing with, the steps below usually run in the same order.
Photo Review First
We start by looking at photos of the stone, joints, and staining before recommending a plan. Hard water scale, efflorescence, and rust staining look similar. They need different treatment, so we sort that out first.
Material-Safe Cleaning
We hand clean the stone using a method matched to what's actually on it, since scale, efflorescence, and rust each need different treatment. This removes buildup and staining without damaging the stone underneath.
Joint Repair and Repointing
Where mortar joints have cracked or crumbled, we repoint them with color-matched mortar so the repair blends in. This applies to caps, basin edges, and other mortared joints on the feature.
Sealing
Once cleaning and joint repair are done, we apply a penetrating sealer by sprayer to slow future water and mineral absorption. See stone sealing for more on how sealing works on other surfaces around your property.
Las Vegas Conditions
Why Las Vegas Water Is Hard on Fountain Stone
The Las Vegas Valley Water District rates local tap water as very hard, in the range of 280 to 291 parts per million, or about 16 to 17 grains per gallon. About 90 percent of it comes from Lake Mead by way of the Colorado River, moving through mineral-dense desert geology first. When that water evaporates off a fountain, the minerals stay behind as scale.
Desert sun and heat compound the problem. UV exposure breaks down sealer chemistry over time. A sealer on an exposed water feature here won't last as long as it would in a milder climate.
DIY Care
What You Can Safely Do Yourself (and What to Leave to a Professional)
For routine upkeep, plain water and a pH-neutral stone cleaner are safe on most natural stone surfaces. Wiping down accessible areas regularly helps slow buildup between deeper cleanings.
Skip muriatic acid and vinegar or other acidic cleaners. That advice circulates online a lot, but it's meant for non-stone fountains. The Natural Stone Institute notes that acid can etch natural stone, so it doesn't transfer safely to a stone water feature.
Pressure washing is risky too. Mortar is softer than the stone face, and high pressure can blast it out of the joints.
If you are not sure what you are looking at, send a photo before you try anything.
Services
Statue and Garden Sculpture Restoration
Statues and decorative sculptures near a water feature weather the same way the stone around them does. We restore these as part of the same service, not as a separate job.
Patina and Finish Preservation
We aim to preserve existing patina and finish rather than strip it by default. Metal statues, like the deer statue in the project below, can often be cleaned and refinished while keeping their character.
Crack and Chip Repair, Honestly
Some cracks, chips, and loose pieces can be repaired. It depends on the material and how extensive the damage is. Send photos of the specific piece for a straight answer instead of a guess.
Recent Project
Recent Fountain Restoration Project in the Las Vegas Area
This stacked ledger stone water feature at a Las Vegas area home had hard water scale, calcium buildup, and rust-toned staining on the stone panels and flagstone caps, plus deteriorated mortar joints. We hand cleaned the stone, repointed the caps with color-matched mortar, and applied a penetrating sealer by sprayer. The metal deer statue that tops the feature was also refinished and reset during the same visit.
This is one representative project, not a guarantee that every fountain looks like this going in or coming out. Want a similar result?
Text PhotosBefore Your Appointment
What to Expect
Timeline
Send photos for a free assessment. Same-week appointments are usually available.
Prep
Clear access around the fountain so we can reach the stone and joints that need work.
Finish
Cleaned stone, repointed joints, and a freshly sealed surface.
Cure
The sealer needs to dry before the water feature is turned back on. Plan for the water to stay off briefly after we finish.
Timeline
Send photos for a free assessment. Same-week appointments are usually available.
Prep
Clear access around the fountain so we can reach the stone and joints that need work.
Finish
Cleaned stone, repointed joints, and a freshly sealed surface.
Cure
The sealer needs to dry before the water feature is turned back on. Plan for the water to stay off briefly after we finish.
Free assessment, no obligation.
Common Questions
Fountain and Water Feature Repair FAQ
Do you repair fountain leaks?
Sometimes. A leak from a failed mortar joint or cracked basin stone is work we handle. A leak from a pump, pipe, or fitting needs a plumbing or pool specialist instead.
What causes the white crust or scale on my fountain?
Often it is hard water. The Las Vegas Valley Water District rates local water as very hard, in the 280 to 291 parts per million range. Evaporation concentrates those minerals on stone as the water cycles through the feature.
Can I clean the scale off myself?
Yes, for light maintenance. Plain water and a pH-neutral stone cleaner are safe on most natural stone. Avoid vinegar, muriatic acid, and pressure washing, since acid can etch stone and high pressure can blast mortar out of the joints.
Do you also fix the pump or plumbing?
No. We handle the stone and masonry side only, not pumps, plumbing, electrical components, or water chemistry. For mechanical issues, pair us with a pool or fountain equipment company for that side of the job.
Will cleaning remove my statue's patina?
Not necessarily. We aim to preserve existing patina and finish rather than strip it by default. Send photos first so we can look at the specific piece before recommending a method.
Can you repair cracked or chipped stone on the fountain or statue?
Often, yes. It depends on the material and how far the damage goes. Send photos for an honest assessment first.
More Stone Care
Related Services
Stone Sealing
A penetrating sealer that slows future water and mineral absorption.
Grout Repair
Repointing and joint repair for tile, patios, and masonry beyond the fountain.
Pool Deck Restoration
Cleaning, repair, and sealing for pool deck stone exposed to the same hard water and sun.
Travertine Restoration
Cleaning, honing, and sealing for travertine surfaces around your property.
Paver Restoration
Cleaning, joint repair, and sealing for paver patios and walkways.
Have a fountain, water feature, or statue in the Las Vegas Valley that needs a second look? We have restored natural stone here since 2010, and the same care applies to your outdoor stone. Send a photo for a free assessment.
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Serving Henderson, Summerlin, and all of Las Vegas Valley.
Same-week appointments usually available. Free assessment, no obligation.